Big changes are coming to the FastPass+ tier system at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 29th. On the same day that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at the park, nearly all rides, including Alien Swirling Saucers, Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, … Read more
Rather than close the entire attraction, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be undergoing a refurbishment that will reduce the ride’s capacity over the next few months. Starting this spring and running through summer 2019, the planned refurbishment will carried out in phases while the attraction remains open. A number … Read more
On Saturday night, I paid to attend the very first Disney After Hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I note that I paid once more because most sites providing reviews of this event did not, even though they are now claiming that they attend these AGAIN later as paying guests to provide some credibility to … Read more
We previously showed you a BUNCH of new merchandise released for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There’s been quite a bit added to the collection since we last showed you what was available, so this post contains every new piece of merchandise. Yes, there’s a lot. Almost as much as … Read more
Following the success of the music festival, Electroland will return to Disneyland Paris again for a third year in 2019. More music, attractions, projections and fireworks have been promised for the event next year. “Electroland is a unique experience for music lovers and Disneyland Paris fans alike. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a world-class music … Read more
There’s a brand new souvenir photo opportunity at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This one puts you and your family in the middle of your very own episode of The Twilight Zone. Picture, if you will, yourself against a backdrop of the famous Hollywood Tower Hotel elevator where one evening, long ago, five people stepped through the … Read more
On this episode of Ride Rehab, Tyler and Thomas are joined by RobPlays to talk Tower Of Terror, Marvel overlays, Bedazzled starring Brendan Fraser, and The Stanley Parable… for some reason. If you had unlimited time, money, and Imagineers at your disposal, what about Walt Disney World would you fix? Co-hosts and WIGS Members Tyler Mann and Thomas Kiernan … Read more
Editor’s note: Road to the Ride is a new column that will focus on the background and development of Disney attractions, including all the twists and turns a project takes as it goes from original concept to theme park attraction. It’s been almost 24 years since the Tower of Terror dropped into our lives, but … Read more
Welcome to Episode 5 of Ride Rehab, a new podcast brought to you by WDWNT. Tower of Terror becoming Mission Breakout was only the beginning! Tyler and Thomas of Ride Rehab imagine creative new ways of adding Guardians of the Galaxy into as many existing rides or attractions at Disney World as the can, and … Read more
Starting with the light-up ear headband we already showed you a few weeks ago, an entire new line of Twilight Zone Tower of Terror merchandise has debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, perfect for our celebration Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week… 3 Pin Set, $19.99 Logo pin, $9.99 Ladies Football Jersey Tee, $36.99 Glow in the Dark Ladies … Read more
“The world you have entered was created by The Walt Disney Company and is dedicated to Hollywood—not a place on a map, but a state of mind that exists wherever people dream and wonder and imagine, a place where illusion and reality are fused by technological magic. We welcome you to a Hollywood that never … Read more
This year the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror celebrates its 10th anniversary in Disneyland Paris. Today Disneyland Paris released a half hour documentary showcasing the history, design, details and secrets of this iconic attraction. Most of the video is in French but it does have English subtitles. Click here to watch the video. The video … Read more
Yesterday, Disneyland Paris announced in an e-mail to Annual Passholders that the next AP-night will be held on July 7, 2018. This time, it will be themed to Marvel. The night is exclusively for Magic Plus and Infinity Annual Passholders, the two highest categories. Passholders can bring up to two people during the event. Tickets … Read more
After months of speculation about the fate of Disneyland Paris Resorts’ Tower of Terror, sources state that the expected re-theming of the ride to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! has been shelved, in favor of a more subtle renovation and re-theming, including a rumored removal of any connection to the Twilight Zone franchise. The … Read more
Some new logo apparel for Disney’s Hollywood Studios was released this week at the park. Adult T-Shirt, $24.99 The art features Toy Story Mania, the Pan Pacific Auditorium Entrance, the Animation Courtyard arch, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Fantasmic, and Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, as well as an X-Wing Fighter. Kids T-Shirt Adult hoodie $49.99
A few weeks back, we reported that Disneyland had quietly offered up a number of props and signs from recently removed attractions through a Van Eaton Galleries auction. While Disney’s sale of surplus goods, even iconic pieces from beloved attractions, is no great news, the fact that the sale was conducted through a third-party auction … Read more
